County Library invites builders to explore nature through creativity with LEGO® building contests

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*Build your adventure! Join the San Bernardino County Library’s Great Outdoors LEGO® building contests this August and turn your imagination into an outdoor-inspired LEGO® masterpiece.*

The Adventure awaits this August as the San Bernardino County Library invites builders to unleash their creativity during “The Great Outdoors: Build Your Adventure!” LEGO® building contests.

Hosted at three County Library branches throughout August, the contests challenge participants to create original LEGO® masterpieces inspired by the beauty and excitement of the outdoors. Builders are encouraged to bring their imaginations to life by designing creations in one of four nature-inspired genres:

Camping and hiking
Mountains and national parks
Oceans, lakes and rivers
Wildlife and nature

Each event will feature fun for the entire family, including an interactive LEGO® play station hosted by Play-Well TEKnologies, giveaways and an opportunity to view the incredible creations submitted by community builders. Awards will be presented across multiple categories recognizing creativity, originality, engineering, storytelling and overall design.

“These contests celebrate creativity, imagination and problem-solving while encouraging families to explore the beauty of the great outdoors through LEGO building,” said County Library Events Coordinator Jenni McCormick. “Whether you’re an experienced builder or creating your very first LEGO masterpiece, we invite everyone to join us for this exciting community event.”

Contest schedule:

Apple Valley Newton T. Bass Branch
Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 4–6 p.m.
14901 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley
760-995-8750

Chino Hills James S. Thalman Branch
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 3–6 p.m.
14020 City Center Drive, Chino Hills
909-590-5380

Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center
Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 4–7 p.m.
8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana
909-574-4500

How to enter:

Register online or complete a paper registration form at any San Bernardino County Library branch.
Check out 10 library items and upload or present your checkout receipt as part of your registration.
Build an original LEGO® creation at home inspired by one of the contest genres.
Deliver your completed creation to the participating branch where you wish to compete during its designated drop-off period.

Entries are limited to 75 per branch, with one entry per family. Creations must not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches at the base and 2 feet in height.

Creation drop-off dates:

Apple Valley Newton T. Bass Branch: Aug. 8–11
Chino Hills James S. Thalman Branch: Aug. 15–18
Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center: Aug. 22–25

Participants may compete at any of the three contest locations, regardless of their home library branch. LEGO® creations must be delivered in person, as entries cannot be transported through the library’s transit system.

For complete contest rules, registration information and event details, visit the San Bernardino County Library website or stop by your local branch. For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library.sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries serving a diverse population across a vast geographic area. The County Library is committed to providing equitable access to information, technology, programs and services for all San Bernardino County residents.

Additional County Update News – July 23, 2026